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Middle class poverty and the job-scarce American economy

March 12, 2010 Madonna Gauding Economy, Employment 2 comments

Peter S. Goodman’s recent article in the New York Times, “The New Poor: Millions of Unemployed Face Years Without Jobs,” paints a bleak picture

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Letting go of our economic myths and fantasies

March 5, 2010 Madonna Gauding Economy, Employment, Politics Leave a comment

America is supposed to be the land of opportunity, where people who work hard can create wealth and security for themselves and their families.

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